state of origin

[gazza]

so it might come back,but why a qld/nsw team?
there are over 30 nsw and act players and over 40 qld players on current lists,plus many nt players.
so why not each state represented on its own?

[Jewels]

I don't think NSW or Qld would be competitive enough. I think an Allies team is the way to go.

[bigdane14]

Ive been waiting for origin to start back up. VICS, WA, SA, and the Allies. Sounds great. You have the chance to represent your home state, etc. Who wouldnt want to do that? Demetriou probably...

[laughingnome]

so it might come back,but why a qld/nsw team?
there are over 30 nsw and act players and over 40 qld players on current lists,plus many nt players.
so why not each state represented on its own?

I'm not too keen on having half our side playing an extra game, as was "predicted" by the SMH's theoretical NSW side. However, I could be swayed if it was at an appropriate time, e.g the week prior to the start of the season.

[BeeEmmAre]

The Allies are a major part of why Origin died. They had no identity and no one wanted to watch them.
I want to see the sky blue taking on (and beating) Victoria again, just as we did in 1990.

[Glenn]

Indeed, seeing NSW players with QLD players when QLD are seen as the enemy to most in NSW (through the RL SOO) just doesn't sit well.
Of course those in Vic are to worried about the mighty big V being beaten at there own game, by a bunch of inter staters from NSW.

[BBBBH]

NSW and QLD alone wouldnt be good enough to compete. let alone the fact it would exclude players from the NT and TAS.

[BeeEmmAre]

NSW and QLD alone wouldnt be good enough to compete. let alone the fact it would exclude players from the NT and TAS.

Don't be so sure. It's a funny game. Just look at how NSW doesn't beat Qld every time they play at RL Origin.

[Mr_Juicy]

Indeed, seeing NSW players with QLD players when QLD are seen as the enemy to most in NSW (through the RL SOO) just doesn't sit well.
Of course those in Vic are to worried about the mighty big V being beaten at there own game, by a bunch of inter staters from NSW.

I've never heard ANYTHING remotely so funny . But if that's what you'd like to see then bring it on. Should be a good contest /snigger